Current Date And Time In Katerero, Tanzania
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:28:17 EAT
State: Kagera
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 18,430
District: Bukoba
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Katerero, a city in Kagera, Tanzania in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Katerero — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Katerero | |
| District / County | Bukoba | |
| State | Kagera | |
| Country | Tanzania | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 18,430 | |
| Area | 36.01 km² (13.90 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Kagera | #8 of 15 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Tanzanian Shilling | |
| Code ISO-4217 | TZS | |
| Symbol | Sh | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +255 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .tz | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,164 | |
| In Feet | 3,819 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -1.4 | |
| Longitude | 31.73 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 1.4° S 31.733° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 23' 60" S 31° 43' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 24' S 31° 44' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Kagera Capital | 12 km Northeast of Bukoba | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rakai, Uganda (81 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +03:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:55 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:01 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 6m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Katerero is a city situated in Kagera, Tanzania, within Africa. It falls under Bukoba, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Katerero as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Kagera
The latitude and longitude of Katerero pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,164 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Katerero on the map
Katerero runs on UTC +03:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Katerero run on Tanzanian Shilling (TZS), shown with the symbol Sh. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Katerero exchange rates
To ring a number in Katerero from outside Tanzania, dial +255 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Katerero and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Katerero ranks #8 of 15 cities in Kagera. It lies about 12 km Northeast of Bukoba, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kagera market. › Cities near Katerero
Katerero has a recorded population of approximately 18,430 people. That places it #8 of 15 cities with population data in Kagera. Browse more cities in Kagera for comparison.
Katerero spans approximately 36.01 square kilometers (13.90 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Katerero keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:55 AM and sets around 07:01 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Katerero price in Tanzanian shilling (TZS), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Katerero currency page.
Katerero is about 12 km Northeast of Bukoba, the capital of Kagera. See cities near Katerero for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Katerero lands you closest to Rakai, Uganda, about 81 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Katerero sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
